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93rd Annual Educational Conference In Pictures

October 2, 2024 1:55 pm

The 93rd Annual Educational Conference was as much inspiring and uplifting as it was educational and eye-opening. Over 700 attendees gathered in Orlando, Tampa for three days of presentations covering the most pressing medical ethical issues of our day. “We did not envision that by 2024 we would be facing extreme cultural shifts in how some in the medical field would move towards new previously unthinkable standards of practice,” explained Dr. Felix Rodriguez, the conference chair. “The very definition of sex – the biological determination of maleness and femaleness – has been put into question, often with dangerous consequences to... View Article

Physicians Leading the Way in Speaking Out Against Radical Abortion Amendment

September 18, 2024 2:57 pm

By Nadia Smith The brave and active members of Florida CMA. Florida CMA members have been actively involved in educating about the dangers of the upcoming Amendment 4. Specifically, the amendment, if passed, will enshrine abortion through all nine months, not require a doctor to perform the abortion, remove parental consent and compromise medical conscience protection rights if passed. And based on what is happening in Michigan, taxpayers may be required to pay for those abortions. Dr. John Robert Hamill, Jr. speaking about Amendment 4 at the ecumenical service last month. These were the issues discussed in an ecumenical prayer... View Article

CMA’s 93rd Annual Education Conference Award Winners

September 17, 2024 12:43 pm

The Catholic Medical Association congratulates all of the 2024 Annual Educational Conference winners and the incredible work they do in their states, cities, towns, and schools to advance authentic health care. Distinguished Guardian of the Faith Award The Distinguished Guardian of Faith Award is presented to members whose vocation of healing others exemplifies their faith and love of God—both personally and professionally. This year’s recipients Marguerite Duane, M.D. and Richard Fehring, RN, Ph.D. received their medallions from CMA Episcopal Advisor Bishop James Conley during the closing conference banquet dinner, Saturday, Sept. 7. Marguerite Duane, M.D., M.H.A. Dr. Duane is co-founder... View Article

September Newsletter

September 16, 2024 1:44 am

As you read this, we are in the middle of our Annual Educational Conference themed Imago Dei, Male and Female He Created Them, in Orlando, Florida. Many thanks to Dr. Felix Rodriguez, chairman of the conference, his planning committee and for the staff of the Catholic Medical Association for putting together this beautiful conference. In keeping with its focus, we propose the theme for this month’s EMBERS to be Restoring the Image of God Through the Cross. We celebrate The Exaltation of the Cross (Sept. 14) as on this date in 320 A.D., the Cross, discovered by St. Helena, was... View Article

Ecumenical Effort to Defend Life in Minnesota

September 15, 2024 10:43 pm

Since the Minnesota Legislature passed an abortion bill that enshrined the right to abortion last year and was signed into law by Gov. Tim Waltz (D), Christians have been galvanized into action around the pro-life cause. In particular, Lutherans and Catholics are joining forces to speak up and defend human life in Minnesota. This alliance is being fostered by Dr. Robin Goldsmith, CMA’s Midwest Regional Director and co-founder of the St. Gianna Clinic in De Pere, Wisconsin and Rev. Elliott Malm, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church. The two met at a Converging Roads Conference last year hosted by CMA local... View Article

Detransitioners Speak Out at CMA’s Annual Educational Conference

September 8, 2024 5:44 pm

Friday, September 6 was a powerful and sobering day for attendees at the Catholic Medical Association’s 93rd Annual Educational Conference as they heard from seven brave young adults who have been irreversibly harmed and regret their sex transition. Two panel sessions hosted by CMA members Drs. Patrick Hunter and Carla Falco allowed for all guests to tell their stories. CMA’s decision to invite detransitioners to speak at this year’s conference shows the commitment by CMA leadership to recognize and provide care to those harmed by these common practices. CMA President Dr. Michelle Stanford, emphasizes the urgent need for the medical... View Article

Detransitioners Invited to Address Medical Conference for the First Time

September 5, 2024 7:51 pm

Seven young adults who were irreversibly harmed and regret their sex transition will speak at the Catholic Medical Association’s 93rd Annual Educational Conference (AEC). The AEC is taking place in Orlando at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Conference Center today through September 7. It will be the first medical conference to host people who have been harmed by gender medicine. The panel will provide an opportunity for these young adults to share their experience and will be held on September 6 at 2:30 pm and 8 pm. Dr. Patrick Hunter, MSc, a general pediatrician and a member of the Catholic Medical Association,... View Article

Orlando Guild Finds New Leadership to Continue Its Legacy

August 21, 2024 4:25 am

By Nadia Smith When beloved Orlando  Catholic Physicians Guild President Dr. Lance Maki suddenly passed away two years ago, the Guild became inactive in his absence. Florida CMA President Dr. Diane Gowski, moved to help restore the Guild to honor her late friend, who had worked hard to build the Orlando Guild. Thanks to those efforts and the ‘yes’ of key physicians, the Guild, under the patronage of Mary, Mother of Mercy, has been re-established. Dr. Christopher Schaeffer, originally from the Finger Lakes Guild in Rochester, NY who moved to the area just before the pandemic, has agreed to serve... View Article

August Newsletter

August 21, 2024 4:25 am

  We are one month away from our Annual Educational Conference at the Caribe Royale Orlando, September 5-7, 2024. It is not too late to register, so go here to view the speakers and register. Come join us! In keeping with the theme for this year’s conference, the FIRE committee chose the theme The Image of God Made Visible Through Mary for August. The Blessed Mother provided the body and made visible the face of Our Lord to mankind. She was the first “monstrance” carrying Our Lord, the Ark of the New Covenant. As she said in her Magnificat, “My soul proclaims... View Article